Friday, 20 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The Connecticut Labor Department says the state's unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.8 percent, even though employers added 1,000 jobs in October.
The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for jobless insurance was unchanged last week, but the four-week moving average of claims dropped to its lowest in almost a year.
Thursday, 19 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Analysts expect a private forecast of U.S. economic activity rose for the seventh straight month in October, a sign the recovery will continue next year although probably at a plodding pace.
Stocks were set to extend the previous session's losses at the opening bell Thursday, with European stocks dragging on sentiment as miners and food producers struggled.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aetna Inc <AET.N> on Wednesday said it expects to eliminate roughly 1,250 jobs by the end of March 2010, reflecting weak economic conditions and the potential impact of health care reform.
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Health insurer Aetna said Wednesday it will cut 625 jobs immediately, or nearly 2 percent of its staff, and will make a similar number of cuts by the end of the 2010 first quarter due to the lagging economy and the potential impact of health care reform.
Health insurer Humana Monday projected lower profit next year as it sees profit margin pressure on its Medicare business for the elderly and weaker enrollment in its commercial plans serving employers.
Sunday, 25 Oct 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Wall Street may be roaring again and manufacturers see a bright future selling their wares in Asia. But for many Americans, it's still a downturn until the jobs come back.
One day after Sen. Max Baucus unveiled his much-anticipated health care plan, experts from government, academia and health services weighed in on the latest developments.
Stocks edged up Thursday, with a brighter outlook from Procter & Gamble and a better-than-expected jobless claims report, countering a dim forecast from Monsanto.
Stocks edged up Thursday, with a brighter outlook from Procter & Gamble and a better-than-expected jobless claims report, countering a dim forecast from Monsanto.
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